James Jackson Elementary School

7711 Mount Zion Blvd
Jonesboro, GA 30236

696 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

James Jackson Elementary School is a public school located in Jonesboro, Georgia, serving students within the Clayton County Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that promotes academic achievement, social-emotional development, and a sense of community for its diverse student body. By utilizing state-aligned curricula and a variety of instructional strategies, the school aims to prepare its young learners for future success by building a strong educational foundation in core subjects like literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, James Jackson Elementary emphasizes the importance of a well-rounded school experience. The campus typically offers various support services and extracurricular opportunities designed to engage students and provide extra help where needed. With a commitment to inclusivity and student growth, the school works closely with families and the surrounding Jonesboro community to maintain a supportive culture where students are encouraged to reach their full potential in a safe and structured setting.

696

Total Students

47.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for James Jackson Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	10
Hispanic	108
Black	527
Asian	25
Two or More	24
American Indian	2

Black
527 (75.7%)
Hispanic
108 (15.5%)
Asian
25 (3.6%)
Two or More
24 (3.4%)
White
10 (1.4%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Clayton County
Phone:	(678)610-4401
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	696
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	696
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 43

Kindergarten 110

Grade 1 119

Grade 2 93

Grade 3 109

Grade 4 124

Grade 5 98

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for James Jackson Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	43
Kindergarten	110
Grade 1	119
Grade 2	93
Grade 3	109
Grade 4	124
Grade 5	98

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for James Jackson Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	325	46.7%
Male	371	53.3%

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